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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Clearwater, FL: 2026 rankings

302 estate planning and probate lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Clearwater: St Petersburg Estate Planning & Probate Attorney, LFR Score 69/100; 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 4

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Law Offices of Sherri M. Stinson, P.A, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 302.

  3. 11

    Most-reviewed: Mortellaro Law, 613 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 302 ranked; ranked #11.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

302 Clearwater estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 44 are open 24/7, 52 open Saturdays and 43 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 302 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Clearwater at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Clearwater at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1St Petersburg Estate Planning & Probate Attorney695.0★ (202)St. Petersburg, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2atCAUSE Law Office - Estate Planning, Probate, & Elder Law685.0★ (337)Clearwater——
3Sarah Voss Law, PLLC685.0★ (301)Clearwater——
4Law Offices of Sherri M. Stinson, P.A684.8★ (89)Palm Harbor, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
5Zoecklein Law684.9★ (395)Tampa, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6William Rambaum, P.A.674.9★ (66)Oldsmar, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Daily, Montfort & Toups St. Petersburg Estate Planning Lawyer665.0★ (46)St. Petersburg, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Messina Law Group, P.A.665.0★ (29)Palm Harbor, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Arvanitakis Law Group655.0★ (85)Clearwater——
10David Toback, Attorney At Law654.8★ (63)Tampa, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 302 estate planning and probate lawyers in Clearwater, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

  1. Ranked #1 in Clearwater

    Based in St. Petersburg, 15 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5858 Central Ave Ste d, St. Petersburg, FL 33707
  2. 68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 337 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 337 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    314 S Missouri Ave #201, Clearwater, FL 33756
  3. Based in Clearwater

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 301 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 301 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2555 Enterprise Rd Ste 11-1, Clearwater, FL 33763
  4. Based in Tampa, 21 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 395 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 395 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    401 E Jackson St Ste 2340, Tampa, FL 33602
  5. Based in Oldsmar, 9 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3684 Tampa Rd #2, Oldsmar, FL 34677
  6. 66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1700 66th St N Ste 502, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
  7. Based in Palm Harbor, 9 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4175 Woodlands Pkwy, Palm Harbor, FL 34685
  8. Based in Clearwater

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2451 McMullen Booth Rd Ste 262, Clearwater, FL 33759
  9. Based in Tampa, 17 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 63 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1211 N Westshore Blvd #315, Tampa, FL 33607
  10. Based in Tampa, 18 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 613 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 613 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4102 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33624
  11. 65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 100 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2629 McCormick Dr #102, Clearwater, FL 33759
  12. Based in Clearwater

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    581 S Duncan Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756
  13. Based in Clearwater

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Probate attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews
    Address
    28163 US Hwy 19 N #200, Clearwater, FL 33761
  14. Based in Tampa, 17 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 402 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 402 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2202 N Westshore Blvd #200, Tampa, FL 33607
  15. Based in St. Petersburg, 15 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 342 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 342 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3600 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
  16. Based in Safety Harbor, 7 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    853 Main St, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
  17. Based in Tampa, 17 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 262 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 262 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4830 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609
  18. Based in Palm Harbor, 7 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 130 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    31640 US Hwy 19 N #4, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
  19. Based in St. Petersburg, 15 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews
    Address
    4200 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703
  20. Based in Largo, 6 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    12651 Walsingham Rd Ste B, Largo, FL 33774
  21. Based in Largo, 4 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1695 E Bay Dr, Largo, FL 33771

Estate planning and probate lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 302 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

estate planning and probate lawyers in Clearwater, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Miaoulis Law634.6★ (7)9 mi
27The Faulkner Firm, P.A.634.9★ (117)10 mi
28Legacy Protection Lawyers634.9★ (252)17 mi
29Cynthia I. Waisman P.A.635.0★ (182)16 mi
30Baby Boomers' Barrister - Wills & Probate St Petersburg635.0★ (66)17 mi
31Neil R. Covert, P.A., Law Offices624.8★ (25)In Clearwater
32Walt Shurden Elder Law624.5★ (43)In Clearwater
33Silvers Law, P.A.625.0★ (19)In Clearwater
34Hitchcock Law Group624.6★ (34)In Clearwater
35St Petersburg Estate Planning & Probate Attorney - Downtown Office625.0★ (11)17 mi
36Law Offices of Michael J. Heath, PA624.9★ (109)14 mi
37Weidner Law624.7★ (80)16 mi
38LifePlanLaw.com – Blackburn Law Firm, PLLC625.0★ (99)15 mi
39Peebles & Gracy, P.A.624.8★ (31)3 mi
40Rooth & Rooth Elder Law Attorneys624.8★ (62)9 mi
41Carol A Lawson Estate Planning Lawyer624.6★ (40)In Clearwater
42Bedy Law, PLLC625.0★ (76)12 mi
43A.E. Reagan PLLC625.0★ (15)In Clearwater
44Zoecklein Law624.8★ (39)15 mi
45HKH Elder Law624.8★ (106)13 mi
46John R Frazier J.D., LL.M., PLC614.7★ (25)5 mi
47Delzer, Coulter & Bell, P.A.614.9★ (202)22 mi
48Cemovich Law Firm, P.A.615.0★ (82)16 mi
49Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. - St Petersburg Office615.0★ (456)15 mi
50Knudsen Law615.0★ (9)19 mi

Also serving Clearwater

20 more estate planning and probate lawyers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked estate planning and probate lawyers serving Clearwater
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bassey Immigration Law Center, P.A.4.9★ (252)In Clearwater
Carey Leisure Carney4.9★ (432)In Clearwater
Carlson | Hayslett PA4.9★ (950)In Clearwater
Consumer Law Attorneys4.9★ (510)In Clearwater
Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA4.8★ (419)In Clearwater
Fran Haasch Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers5.0★ (279)In Clearwater
Ghaly Injury Law5.0★ (142)In Clearwater
Haddad & Associates4.8★ (205)In Clearwater
Herman & Wells, Personal Injury and Trial Lawyers5.0★ (138)In Clearwater
J. Kevin Hayslett | DUI Attorney and Criminal Defense Lawyer4.9★ (342)In Clearwater
Marlowe Law5.0★ (146)In Clearwater
Neal & Solevilla5.0★ (277)In Clearwater
Pearlman Trial Group4.9★ (598)In Clearwater
Perenich Law Injury Attorneys4.9★ (186)In Clearwater
Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers4.9★ (200)In Clearwater
Reep Law Firm5.0★ (132)In Clearwater
Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers5.0★ (656)In Clearwater
The Law Office of Gary G. Carpenter4.9★ (130)In Clearwater
The Ticket Clinic - A Law Firm4.6★ (196)In Clearwater
Timothy Sullivan - Pinellas County DUI Defense Attorney, PLLC5.0★ (240)In Clearwater

How we ranked Clearwater estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 302 Clearwater estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Clearwater data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an estate planning lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many estate planning and probate matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask what the flat fee includes: funding a trust, updates after life changes, and signing with witnesses.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask an estate planning lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Do I need a trust, or is a will enough for me?
  • What does probate usually cost here, and how long does it take?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Estate planning and probate lawyers in Clearwater: frequently asked questions

Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Clearwater?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Clearwater, FL is St Petersburg Estate Planning & Probate Attorney with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. atCAUSE Law Office - Estate Planning, Probate, & Elder Law (#2) and Sarah Voss Law, PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 302 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Clearwater?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 302 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Clearwater, FL. 13 of them are based in Clearwater; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Clearwater are open 24/7?

44 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Clearwater post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are St Petersburg Estate Planning & Probate Attorney (#1), Law Offices of Sherri M. Stinson, P.A (#4) and Zoecklein Law (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Clearwater work on weekends?

52 of 302 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 43 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are St Petersburg Estate Planning & Probate Attorney (#1), Law Offices of Sherri M. Stinson, P.A (#4) and Zoecklein Law (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Clearwater estate planning and probate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 302 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Clearwater is 4.8★, with a median of 29 reviews. Mortellaro Law has the most, 613 reviews, and ranks #11. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank estate planning and probate lawyers?

Each estate planning lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do estate planning and probate lawyers outside Clearwater count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Clearwater city center, our service radius for estate planning and probate lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can estate planning and probate lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do estate planning and probate lawyers in Clearwater, FL charge?

Many estate planning lawyers charge a flat fee for wills, trusts and powers of attorney. Probate is billed hourly or, in some states, by a fee set by statute (California Probate Code §10810, for example). Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $391 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

What happens if someone dies without a will?

State law decides who inherits (intestate succession), usually the spouse and children in set shares, and a court appoints someone to manage the estate. A will or trust lets you decide instead. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of estate planning and probate lawyers in Clearwater, FL ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Clearwater?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Clearwater

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 302 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Clearwater.

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